From the Desk Of:
Col. Richard H. McBride, Director, ASBPO
 I am pleased to say that this issue of Focal Point heralds the coming of spring and with it good news for the program. The ASBP took top honors for both our website and this eNewsletter in the Army Medical Command level Keith L. Ware Public Affairs Competition. And we recently launched a new Frequently Asked Questions page to help answer some of the most common questions we receive.
In this issue, you'll meet a retired Air Force master sergeant who provides "life support" to include donating regularly to the ASBP, and you'll read about how the 379th Blood Support Detachment is preparing for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Finally, be sure to check in with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to learn about how the Aberdeen Proving Ground stepped up to save lives.
2014 continues to be an amazing success for the military blood program and we have you -- the donors, volunteers and supporters of our program -- to thank for it. Let's keep up the good work!Thanks, Col. Richard H. McBride |
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ASBP Wins in Two Categories of of KLW Public Affairs Competition
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ASBP Launches New Donor FAQ Page on Website
 Your questions. Our answers. Check out our new Frequently Asked Questions page on our website to learn more about the military blood program and how we help save lives of service members, veterans and their families worldwide. |
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No Uniform Required
The ASBP Focal Point civilian hero of the month
 Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Sedillo, a civilian employee with the 711th Human Performance Wing, has always had a commitment to "life support" and the ASBP. Read more of his story.
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Picture This!
The ASBP Focal Point picture of the month
 Sgt. Ian Chellquist (left), a member of the 379th Combat Blood Support Detachment, explains parts and equipment to Brig. Gen. John Donnelly (right), deputy commanding general for 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support. The 379th Blood Support Detachment is currently at Fort Hood, Texas, preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan. This will be the unit's first deployment to Afghanistan. It also marks the unit's first deployment since Operation Desert Storm in 1991. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Charles An/released) Read more. |
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Checkin' in with the:
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.
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Industry News
Take a closer look at the past, present and future of blood management in theater in an article written by our very own Don Dahlheimer, ASBP deputy director of Information Management.
* An AABB membership is required to view the full article.
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Featured Video
This is the story of how the military gets blood to wounded personnel in a combat zone. It starts at base clinics all over the U.S., where service members and their families donate blood to the ASBP. (Stars and Stripes video)
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About the ASBP
The ASBP plays a key role in providing quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and war. As a tri-service organization, the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process and store, distribute and transfuse blood worldwide. Learn more on the ASBP website.
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